Press Releases

GHAR designates new Director of Member Engagement and Communications & Government Affairs Director

ENOLA, PA (July 19, 2018) – Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) is expanding its services to its members with recent additions to its leadership team, including a new Director of Member Engagement and Communications and Government Affairs Director. Haley Gunnet assumes the role of Director of Member Engagement and Communications. In this newly created position… Read On

Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosts annual charity golf outing

ENOLA, PA (July 3, 2018) – Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosted its Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Armitage Golf Club in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Proceeds will benefit housing-related charities in the Greater Harrisburg area. "With the golf outings, we have raised approximately $150,000 over the years," said Kathy Ludwig, CEO. "This is one of several activities the Foundation organizes throughout the year… Read On

Greater Harrisburg area home sales increase in second quarter

Strongest Second Quarter In 12 Years ENOLA, PA (July 11, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 5.1 percent in the second quarter (April – June) of 2017. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,970 units were sold, up from 2,825 units sold in the second quarter of 2016… Read On

South Central PA home sales increase more than 5 percent in first quarter 2017

Median Home Sale Price Increases 6.5 percent ENOLA, PA (April 12, 2017) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 5.12 percent in the first quarter of 2017. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 1,866 units were sold, up from 1,775 units sold in the first quarter of 2016… Read On

Seasonal repairs maintain home’s value

ENOLA, PA (March 10, 2017) – Winter can be tough on a home, causing seasonal damage that should be addressed in the warmer weather, according to John Esser, president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “It’s important to do an assessment of your home after the snow melts and the temperatures begin to rise,” Esser said… Read On

REALTORS® help clients reach their real estate goals

ENOLA, PA (Feb. 10, 2017) – Buying and selling a home in today’s real estate market involves dozens of steps to complete the transaction and a REALTOR® can help you navigate the process, according to John Esser, 2017 president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “REALTORS® work through the real estate transaction process daily and know how it affects the interests of their clients and customers,” Esser said… Read On

South Central PA home sales increase more than 8.8 percent in 2016

Median Home Sale Price Increases 3.9 Percent ENOLA, PA (Jan. 17, 2017) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 8.8 percent in 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 9,951 units were sold, up from 9,145 units sold in 2015. In the fourth quarter (October-December) 2016… Read On

Esser named 2017 president of REALTORS® association

ENOLA, PA (Jan. 16, 2017) – In a ceremony led by 2016 GHAR President Jodi Diego, CSP, ABR, CNE with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Camp Hill, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® installed John Esser, CNE, CRS, with RE/MAX Realty Associates, Camp Hill, as president for the upcoming year. He assumed his duties beginning January 1… Read On

Harrisburg area sales increases nearly 5 percent in third quarter

Median sale price increases in third quarter 2016 ENOLA, PA (October 13, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south-central Pennsylvania increased 4.9 percent in the third quarter (July – September) of 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,755 units were sold, up from 2,625 units sold in the third quarter of 2015… Read On

Greater Harrisburg area home sales increase in second quarter

Strongest Second Quarter In 11 Years ENOLA, PA (July 11, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 13.7 percent in the second quarter (April – June) of 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,825 units were sold, up from 2,484 units sold in the second quarter of 2015… Read On